MADRID, April 1, 2023 - The ANOC Executive Council met on Friday in Madrid to discuss and agree a number of key items and emphasised the importance of unity among the NOC family during challenging times.
The meeting was attended by all Executive Council members with nine members joining online. The meeting was opened with reports from ANOC President Robin Mitchell and ANOC Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg on ANOC’s extensive activities since the last Executive Council meeting. All Continental Association Presidents delivered reports from their regions.
The Executive Council reaffirmed its support of the position adopted by the IOC Executive Board on 28 March and endorsed the open letter to the IOC Executive Board from the Presidents of the five NOC Continental Association of 30 March 2023. The full statement can be found here.
ANOC President Robin Mitchell said:
“Today was another very productive Executive Council meeting and reinforced the important role ANOC has to play in the Olympic Movement. Throughout our discussions, the message of unity and solidarity was a recurring theme. We are facing challenging times, but it is imperative that we remain united and continue to focus on supporting athletes.”
During the meeting, the Executive Council approved the composition of its new ANOC Commissions which include the introduction of two new Commissions: the ANOC Sustainability Commission and ANOC Technical and Coach Working Group.
The ANOC Events Working Group provided an update on the positive progress being made in the preparations for the ANOC World Beach Games Bali 2023 on 5-12 August. The Chef de Mission Seminar will be held on 28 April – 2 May and will provide an important opportunity for NOCs to contribute and ensure the best Games-experience for their athletes. The Events Working Group also proposed a change to the ANOC Awards so that the event is held every two years to coincide with the Olympic Games. The Executive Council approved the proposal.
An update was provided on ANOC’s sustainability activities with a particular focus on the partnership with The Toolbox empowering them to take action. ANOC is working closely with the IOC to get more NOCs as signatories of the Sports for Climate Action Framework, promote more online exchange, provide individual support when needed, and promote sustainability at the ANOC General Assembly.
